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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.48, 13,782.15 and 2,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.48, 13,782.15 and 2,615.52 is: 3,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.48 : 13,782.15 = 2,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.48/13,782.15 = 2,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.48x = 13,782.15 × 2,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.48x = 36,047,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,488.97/9,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.69

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